Means for constructing interlocking structures



April 15, 1930. T. CARRQZZA 1,754,261

MEANS FOR CONSTRUCTING INTERLOCKING STRUCTURES Filed Nov. 9, 1928 IN VENTOR.

THEODORE CARROZZA BY 2 ATTORNEY.

Patented Apr. 15, 1939 UNITED STATES THEODORE GARROZZA,

MEANS FOR CONSTRUCTING Application filed November This invention relates to a method and means for constructing interlocking structures, and more especially for use in the manufacture and installation of building partitions and light Wall structures.

An object of the invention is to provide a structure, to be made preferably from pressed metal, which comprises a plurality of interlocking members so arranged that when they are all assembled they will be so held by their interlocking form and without resort to other fastening means.

. Another object is to provide standardized sections which may be interlockingly assembled in various combinations to alter the ornamental effect or structural strength of the assembled units.

These and other objects as suggested below are attained by the method and means now to be described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which-- Figure 1 is a diagrammatic top plan view, in section, showing the various interlocking members adapted for use as an office partition, 0 for instance, and showing an interlocking corner section, an interlocking post section, and a connecting section for portions of the partition; Fig. 2, one form of interlock ng post section, for partition or like use, showing how the same standardized parts as used in Fig. 1 may be adapted to alter the structural strength and ornamental effect of a partition post; Fig. 3, a view similar to Fig. 2-that 1s, diagrammatic in cross section from above using similar standardized interlocking sec tions to form a post combination used to continue that one shown to the left in Fig. 1, but

above theseven foot height; and Fig. 1, a

corner construction using in part the same standardized elements.

Like numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views.

This invention contemplates the use of pressed steel shapes so arranged that they interlock into each other when placed in assembled position to form posts, corner posts, connecting posts, and other like parts of a complete partition or wall. Such a ctmstruction is particularly adapted for ofiice or home partition use, since with a minimum number PATENT OFFICE or BRONX, new roan INTERLOCKING STRUCTURES 9, 1928. Serial No. 318,145.

of standardized parts almost any number of different combinations may be effected to meet the needs of any particular installation.

Thus, there is shown in section in Fig.1 a member 10 flanged as shown and with its ends in interlocking shape. It is preferably of pressed metal and continuous from top to bottom of the partition. Fitted into it is a second member 11, differing from member 10 in form only, adapted to interlock into member 10 as shown and having interlocking arms 12 adapted to interlock with a T-shaped connecting member 13.

The partition material 14 is arranged to enter this interlocked hollow structure and this material 14 may be glass, metal, wood. or a frame surrounding any of this material.

Such a construction as this above described might be used as a strengthening post built:

into a partition along its length.

To connect portions of a partition a combinati on such as shown in the center of Fig. 1 may be employed. This consists of two standardized units 15-15 adapted to fit into and interlock with similar standardized units 1616 and so hold them together as shown, to thus connect the ends of the partition 14l14.

To make a corner post for the connection of two walls at right angles to each other, there may be employed the arrangement shown to the right of Fig. 1, and which consists of interlocking members 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21, in the manner clearly brought out in the drawing, the last named member serving to bind members 18 andQO together and these in turn interlocking with members 17 and 19 respectively.

Fig. 2 illustrates one form of post construction made up from standardized parts 15 and 16 as in Fig. 1 with the additional parts 22 in the form shown.

Fig. 3 employs two of the parts 16 and two of the parts 22 to bring about a symmetrical post construction.

Fig. 4 employs two of parts 16 interlocking with parts 523 and 24. This makes a corner post construction somewhat different in form from that shown at the right of Fig. 1.

The cross sections in the drawing are shown I only diagrammatically, and hence show the sections as slightly spaced apart and out of contact with adjoining sections. But of course it will be understood that a chief feature of this invention is that such sections truly interlock and bear snugly against each other, thus providing for a rigid integral structure.

It is of course understood that these post sections are usually secured at their bases to the floor and at their upper ends to suitable cross members, and it will also 'be understood that certain of the connecting elements may be in short sections and not extend the full length of the post or partition.

It is to be understood that the present disclosure is for the purpose of illustration only, and that the invention is not limited thereto. To those skilled in the art, many modifications of the invention will be readily apparent, and it will also be obvious to such skilled persons that parts of the device and method may be used without other parts thereof, many such combinations readily suggesting themselves. Therefore, it should be, and is to be distinctly understood that for a definition of the limitations of the invention, reference must be had to the appended claims.

Having 110w described the invention, what is claimed as new and for which Letters Patent of the United States is desired, is:

1. The combination with two metallic posts having inwardly projecting hook portions on their ends of interlocking means adapted to hold them together in spaced relation, said means including a double ended T-shaped section. V

2. The combination with a partition of a corner post comprising a member of rightangular cross-section extending around the outer corner of the abutting partition walls, a second member of right angular cross-section extending around the inner corner of said Walls, and a main interlocking member holdig the corner sections in space relation.

3. The invention as in claim 2, there being an intermediate interlocking member connecting each corner member with the main interlocking member.

Signed at New York, in the county of New York and State of New York, this 19th day of October, 1928.

THEODORE CARROZZA.

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